This Monday morning in Tianjin, China, a seminal meeting of three global giants took place. During the SCO meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the host, China's President Xi Jinping, and Russia's President Putin. The warmth in these leaders' interactions could certainly elevate US President Donald Trump's blood pressure.
At 11 AM this Monday in Tianjin, a spectacle of superpowers unfolded. A viral video on social media shows President Xi Jinping and President Putin surrounding PM Modi, who stood in the center, signaling camaraderie and light-hearted exchanges.
The body language of these three leaders appeared notably positive.
PM Modi shared these meeting photos on his social media account, writing, "Ongoing talks in Tianjin! Exchanging thoughts with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO summit."
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In another post, PM Modi shared images from his meeting with Russian President Putin, stating that meeting President Putin is always delightful.
China's President Xi Jinping, in the presence of over 20 world leaders, including President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticized 'bullying' behaviors in the world order.
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Xi presented a roadmap of priorities at the opening of the SCO summit.
He stated that the combined economies of SCO countries are nearing $30 trillion, enhancing the organization's global economic influence.
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Xi called for the creation of a new center for tackling security challenges along with the swift establishment of an SCO development bank.
He mentioned that China's investment in other SCO member countries has already surpassed $84 billion, asserting that all SCO members are 'friends and partners.' Xi encouraged respecting differences, maintaining strategic communication, building consensus, and reinforcing solidarity. He emphasized that shared collaboration offers every culture an opportunity to 'thrive in prosperity and harmony.'
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President Xi Jinping highlighted the need for SCO members to oppose those who bully others and provoke confrontations. He supported a fair world order where the United Nations plays a crucial role in global governance. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, Xi stressed the importance of multilateralism and cooperation. He highlighted the significant contribution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to regional security. Jinping announced plans to implement 100 small-scale projects aimed at improving livelihoods in needy SCO member countries.
